Sealing Granite & Natural Stone

To Seal Or Not To Seal?

Sealing granite and natural stone with penetrating sealers, (also called impregnators), protects the structure of a natural stone.

Sealers protect your stone from within. They soak into the stone and fill in any open voids or pores so that a staining agent cannot.
Or at least they make it really hard for a staining agent to soak in!

What Happens If You Seal A Stone That Doesn't Need To Be Sealed?
You waste your time and your money. This stone is so dense that NO sealer is absorbed into the stone. You apply the sealer and then you wipe
it all back off.

Or, you don't get all of the sealer off of the surface of your stone and a film is left behind.Translation: BIG MESS.

What Happens If You Don't Seal A Stone That Needs To Be Sealed?
It stains. Thankfully, most stains can be removed by you.

Applying Sealer

Sealing is simple to do and doesn't require a stone specialist.
An impregnator or penetrating sealer is recommended for
sealing granite countertops, vanities, showers, and more.

Don't be cheap when it comes to buying sealer!!! You just spent a ton of money on your stone. Buy a long lasting and a
good quality sealer.

Here's How It Works:

When sealing granite or natural stone, the sealer is applied directly to the stone with a soft cloth, a brush or even a sprayer.

The sealer absorbs into the stone,

the resins fill in any openings between the minerals,

and finally, the carrying agent evaporates up and out of your stone.

Any sealer that hasn't absorbed into the stone is wiped off.

NO SEALER should be left on the surface of your stone. An impregnating sealer does not and should not leave a coating or film on top.

Something to be aware of:
The stone below the surface will be protected, however, there is no surface protection. Never is with an impregnating type of sealer.

This means calcareous natural stones such as marble, onyx, limestone, and travertine can still etch or dull if acidic products are used,
spilled or left on your stone.